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    Moa Korean BBQ

    4.3 (578 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Kal Bi (minus few pieces)
    Cindy C.

    Had an amazing feast here on a Friday night. Service was excellent even though we had a large table. We ordered variety of entrees including some of our usual suspects. Most memorable would be their fresh made kimchi. It's not on the menu, but they served us two full plate of fresh kimchi. All I needed was a bowl of rice and I was in heaven. Forgot to take pictures so I was bummed too. Their pork belly, seafood pancake, and spicy beef soup was also excellent. My goto for next time. Their kalbi, and intestine stir fry was bit too sweet for my liking. However, if I'm in the area again, I would return in a heartbeat. Enjoy! Highly recommend!!

    Tommy C.

    Came in for lunch and they have a selection of specials starting at $13.95 all include rice and sides. Ordered Bulgogi and bimbimbap. Servings were ok, not too generous. Taste and flavor on the blander side. Service was a one woman show. Typical mom and pop shop in a strip mall.

    Banchan
    Mang Y.

    Dinner was wonderful on Halloween night. Kimchi Jeon came piping hot, ready to be photographed and delicious. Selection of banchan was diverse and tasted fresh. Budae jjigae did not arrive with obligatory stove but was well-portioned otherwise: plenty of ingredients cooked well in its spicy broth. We especially enjoyed scooping up beans at the bottom of the pot.

    Vanessa A.

    I guess I have been here before, but decided to leave a review because I just ordered through DoorDash. My initial thought realizing that I had been here already is that it may not have been very memorable. With that said, I was content with my order of bibimbap because I was mainly craving the flavors but the amount of meat was underwhelming. It was not the same amount as in person (as seen in the picture) and not worth the price for it the basic ingredients. Would I order again or go back? Mmm probably not

    Bulgogi and side dishes
    Alina R.

    We've been to this location a couple of times and it's been consistently good everytime. Today we ordered the food to go and it was equally as good as if we'd eaten in the store. Their bulgogi is always well seasoned and they always give you a good amount of side dishes. Their rice cakes are good but nothing you can't get anywhere else. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone who'd like a good and decently priced Korean meal.

    Kalbi $16.95
    Bee D.

    Today's Lunch was at Moa Korean BBQ in Pleasant Hill on Contra Costa Blvd and 2nd Ave S. In the shopping center, next to Tous Les Jours Bakery. The one hostess, server was very prompt and friendly. We had hardly any wait from the time we ordered to the time our food arrived. I ordered the Bulgogi and hubby ordered the Daeji Bulgogi. Both came with a scoop of rice, chilled broccoli, one dumpling, bean sprouts, pickled cucumbers and pickled radish. There was also banchan provided. A great lunch spot.

    1. Kal Bi
    Trisha T.

    MOA KOREAN BBQ IS ELITE! ^_^ This is the best Korean spot when I need something nearby. I live in Fairfield, CA and I have other spots to choose from but i'm going to choose Moa every time. The service is a 10/10, the waitress was being so sweet to these to children behind us. On top of that she was very attentive and kind. To be honest, I've never had bad service here. One thing I would suggest is maybe playing some background music for some ambiance. The restaurant is quite quiet otherwise when it's no so busy and no other tables are talking. This past Friday my sister and I had a little sister dare and got the stir fried gob chang ( beef intestine), the ghe jang (raw marinated crab), nang myun (cold noodles) and kalbi short ribs. AGAIN IF YOU HAVEN'T TRIED THEIR RAW MARINATED CRAB YOU'RE MISSING OUT! The crab is SO sweet and the sauce on it you'll definitely want to take home! Super yummy with the rice! The gobchang is so tasty, has a nice peppery savory flavor and the vegetables in it are cooked to perfection. Anothe 10/10, please support this business when you're in the mood for quality Korean Food, it's a chef's kiss for suuuuure!

    Soon du Boo and dolsot bibim bap
    Patrick J.

    Pretty good place but I have had better. The food was hot and the service was good, but we went on a weeknight and it was not busy. They give lots of panchan. The decor is a little old.

    Kal Bi Tang Lunch Special
    Rufhiline T.

    Checked this place out with my coworkers for lunch! They have a bunch of lunch specials but I was feeling soupy so I got the Kalbi Tang with rice--it was warm, delicious and perfect for the cold weather! The banchan were all delicious and generous portion! We especially liked the fish cake and kimchi! The atmosphere was casual and restaurant was clean! Our food came out fast and the ajumma checked in on us and was super nice! Next time I would love to try more protein based dish!Thank you!

    Nathalie L.

    I love Korean bbq ! Whenever I'm In the mood to just eat and not cook this is the place to go . The food is amazing, their bulgogi is bomb & I also enjoy their bimbimbap

    6. Bi Bim Bob Lunch Special
    Mariah S.

    my family and i always come here when we want korean food. they even have lunch specials! all the food is delicious and good portions. the kimchi is so good! lots of different banchan and they refill it when you want. the staff is friendly and attentive. the restaurant didn't have AC so it was kinda hot inside but they had a fan blowing.

    1. Kal Bi
    Kev H.

    I'm so happy we found a Korean restaurant that offers lunch special on Saturdays. We ordered the spicy pork lunch special and galbi (Korean short rib) lunch special. The spicy pork was super delicious and cooked to perfection. It was savory, spicy, and slightly sweet; it was perfect with steamed rice. The galbi was good as well. Our plates were also adorned with some side dishes including pickled shredded radish, bean sprouts, and pickled cucumber. They also gave us Korean side dishes (banchan) to share that included japchae, fish cake, kimchi, seaweed & onion. The spicy pork plate was $13 and the galbi plate was $17 as of March 2024. The restaurant had a classic Japanese/Korean restaurant vibe. It was clean and tidy. And the service was pretty fast too. I would come back for sure.

    12. Sam Gyup Sal
    Myra E.

    Had a really yummy dinner at Moa Korean BBQ as always. This is one of our favorite Korean restaurants. We were happy to see that there was a steady flow of guests coming in the door on a Tuesday evening. The broiled pork (SamGyupSal) is the best, but tonight was really exceptional and flavorful. The soybean paste tasted like they make it in-house. We love the assortment of Ban Chan, especially me since I can't have anything spicy. Hubby said their kimchi was spicy and tastes like they make it in-house. Hubby enjoyed his Kimchi Dolsop Bibimbap. Service is always friendly and always welcoming. She knew we are regulars.

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    Stopped by for lunch. Had the delious lunch specials choices M-F 11am-2pm. Good service too.

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    Entrees are good but some banchan was too vinegary. Service was initially slow for a small place.

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    Ask the Community - Moa Korean BBQ

    How is the tofu soup here?

    I enjoy the Soon Tofu. Comes in the bubbling pot.

    Do they serve a lunch menu?

    Yes

    Do they do AYCE?

    No, just menu items and lunch specials

    Is Moa open for Labor Day?

    How our they with larger groups, about 6 or more?

    They have an area in the back for larger groups. I've been here when there was a holiday party with roughly 10 pax.

    Is this Korean BBQ spot all you can eat?

    Nope, but the meat is fantastic!

    Kid friendly? My kids can handle a little spicy but not super spicy.

    You can order the tofu soup (comes with beef or seafood, vegetables, rice and an assortment of appetizers) and ask for mild. Or the bulgogi, which is also non-spicy. My daughter likes both and she does not tolerate any spicy foods.

    Do they have Makgeolli?

    No.They don't have Makgeolli.

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    I really enjoyed the flavors in the 2 item combo that I got. I chose the spicy pork and the fried…read morechicken. The pork was spicy but flavors were good. I loved the fried chicken (this is the one that they usually give as a sample). The kimchi is a nice touch. They give good portions and I was able to eat the leftovers as a whole meal. This isn't a sit down restaurant- just a stall in the mall food court. Plenty of nearby seating. Also, the food is already prepared and you just pick from the hot food table. All in all it is a solid pick if you're craving fast Asian food while shopping!

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    Gen Korean BBQ in Concord is always a solid choice when I'm craving Korean BBQ. The quality of the…read moremeat stands out, especially the marinated short ribs and bulgogi. Everything comes out fresh, well-seasoned, and grills beautifully at the table. I appreciate how attentive the staff is about changing the grill and checking in without being overwhelming. The atmosphere is lively and perfect for groups, but still comfortable enough to enjoy your meal. For an all-you-can-eat spot, the consistency and flavor keep me coming back. Come hungry -- it's worth it.

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